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Johana Andrea Lemus Barrera

@johanaandrealemusbar

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I’m a procurement executive delivering strategic sourcing, cost savings, and supplier excellence.

Colombia

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What I'm looking for

I’m looking for a procurement role where I can own strategic sourcing (RFI/RFQ/RFP), drive measurable savings, and use Power BI/AI to improve spend visibility. I want teams that value ISO-aligned compliance, stakeholder collaboration, and continuous process improvement.

I’m a Business Administrator specialized in Financial Management with 10+ years of experience in end-to-end procurement, supplier management, contract administration, and budget control. I’ve managed RFI, RFQ, and RFP processes across technology and services categories, consistently driving measurable savings.

I’m known for building spend dashboard control and procurement visibility, negotiating strong terms with vendors, and ensuring budget compliance. In strategic sourcing initiatives, I’ve achieved up to 40% cost savings by improving how decisions are made and contracts are managed.

I’ve supported U.S.-based operations in a remote procurement & administration role, always working in English and maintaining data integrity in digital systems. I also coordinate complex, multi-provider work and align procurement delivery with operational needs by tracking purchase orders, deliveries, and contractor hours.

Across multinational and government-aligned projects, I’ve validated supplier and process compliance with ISO 9001, ISO 27001, and ISO 45001. I bring a continuous-improvement mindset—centralizing license and subscription management, identifying process improvements within procurement, and strengthening supplier portfolios across multiple categories.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Procurement Virtual Assistant

Texas Blue Topaz

May 2024 - Sep 2025 (1 year 4 months)

Managed procurement requests, vendor sourcing, quotation comparisons, and purchase order/delivery tracking in English. Reduced maintenance order response time by 30% and cut procurement cycle time by 20% through process improvements while maintaining contract documentation and data integrity.

Sourcing Contract Administration Process Improvement Data Integrity

Buyer - Technology Procurement

Human Resources Management SA

Jul 2023 - Feb 2024 (7 months)

Sourced and procured technology goods and services, drafting RFPs with internal stakeholders for new and renewal projects. Negotiated favorable vendor terms to ensure budget compliance and expanded the supplier portfolio by 3%.

Technology Procurement RFP Budget Compliance Stakeholder Management Process Improvement

Senior Procurement Executive

Grupo ASD SAS

Apr 2021 - Jun 2023 (2 years 2 months)

Led high-impact RFI, RFQ, and RFP negotiations for technology goods and services across government and private projects, achieving 40% cost savings on special procurement. Managed contracts for technical and financial compliance, supported Colombia Compra Eficiente framework follow-up, and coordinated nationwide logistics for multi-region government events.

Strategic Sourcing Contract Management Cost Optimization Government Framework Agreements

Administrative Professional

ITO Software SAS

Aug 2019 - Dec 2020 (1 year 4 months)

Managed company-wide procurement and vendor relationships, reviewing purchase invoices and tracking budgets by cost center. Monitored service and project contracts, supervised facility maintenance, and designed procurement/administrative management procedures.

Procurement Coordination Vendor Management Invoice Review Budget Management Facilities Management Administrative Procedures Document Control

Administrative & Financial Director

Elemental Diseño y Arquitectura SAS

Nov 2018 - Jun 2019 (7 months)

Oversaw billing, treasury, purchasing, logistics, and contract management while leading ISO management system implementation for ISO 9001:2015, ISO 14001:2015, and ISO 45001:2018. Managed HR operations including hiring, payroll, social security, and staff development programs.

Financial administration Treasury Management Contract Management ISO 9001 ISO 45001 HR Operations

Administrative Director

Axon Group Ltda

Nov 2015 - Nov 2017 (2 years)

Built financial planning and budgeting frameworks while coordinating accounting, treasury, purchasing, and logistics. Led HR compliance efforts and obtained the company’s first ISO 9001:2008 certification, implementing cash flow and KPI control strategies.

Budgeting & Forecasting Financial Planning Finance And Accounting HR Compliance ISO 9001 KPI Management

Procurement Analyst

ASIC Ingeniería SA

Jan 2008 - Oct 2012 (4 years 9 months)

Managed the full sourcing cycle including prospecting, RFQs, supplier selection, negotiation, import/export coordination, and invoice approval. Controlled inventory, fixed assets, and project budgets, and optimized transportation carrier selection to reduce costs and delivery times.

Strategic Sourcing Import Export Coordination Invoice Approvals